Call

Also called: Call time

The time you need to be there, ready to work. In theatre, on time means early.

ActorsCrewStage managers

When does this happen on your show?Type your opening night and see every milestone dated.

Rehearsal scheduleWho is called, when, and for which scenes. A daily call goes out the night before with the next day's details.
Sign-in sheetThe sheet every actor initials on arrival so the stage manager knows who is in the building.
Half-hourThe call 30 minutes before curtain (35 in UK practice). Every actor must be signed in by then.

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